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WWD 09/08/2006

WWD 09/08/2006

PPR's Stellar 1st Half: Gucci Group Propels 27% Surge in Profits

Luxury continues to juice PPR, the French owner of Gucci Group, which said sales of high-end accessories and apparel drove first-half profits.

PPR's Stellar 1st Half: Gucci Group Propels 27% Surge in Profits

Luxury continues to juice PPR, the French owner of Gucci Group, which said sales of high-end accessories and apparel drove first-half profits.
— Sep 8, 2006

Samsonite Unveils Madison Ave. Unit

Samsonite is creating a new destination for its jet-setting customer.
— Sep 8, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Girls Gone Wylde ... Recipe For Success .... Rubber Soul

Paula Thomas, the British model-turned-designer behind the glam-rock label Thomas Wylde, is launching a new brand for spring 2007, Paula Thomas for TW.
— Sep 8, 2006

EU Looks at Security of Liquids on Planes

The European Commission is hammering out a pan-European Union response to security issues surrounding liquids in airline hand luggage because of their potential use in terrorism.
— Sep 8, 2006

Ralph Lauren Names Senior Vice President

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. has tapped Wendy Smith as senior vice president of communications, effective Monday.
— Sep 8, 2006

LVMH's Fred Appoints CEO

Fred, the LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned jewelry house, has a new leader.
— Sep 8, 2006

Quote of The Week

"She personifies what we always stood for with our collection."
— Sep 8, 2006

In Brief: TJX Picks CEO ... Saks Credit Card ... Doing Dubai

A brief look at some of the day's stories.
— Sep 8, 2006

Let the Fetes Begin: Grown-up Gaultier Gets Ready to Party

He's done corsets and lingerie for day and put men in skirts, earning him the title of French fashion's bad boy.
— Sep 8, 2006

Jean Paul's Jam

Leave it to Jean Paul Gaultier to draw out legions of fashion adventurers.
— Sep 8, 2006

Picture Perfect

If Hollywood calls, a young designer answers -- even if it's the week before the collections.
— Sep 8, 2006

Thom Browne to Design Brooks Bros. Collection

Brooks Bros. is adding a designer dimension to its assortment, WWD has learned.
— Sep 8, 2006

Brasilia, Hugo Boss Brands Lead Movado to 2Q Net Rise

Movado Group Inc. on Thurs­day posted a 32.7 percent hike in second-quarter earnings, driven by the launch of the Brasilia and Hugo Boss collections and the Series 800 sports line.
— Sep 8, 2006

Mormoris Leads Coty Revamp

Coty is restructuring marketing efforts for its Coty Beauty division, in a move to strengthen the unit's presence globally.
— Sep 8, 2006

Nivea Reaches Out to 'Touch' N.Y.

Nivea is bringing its "Touch and Be Touched" campaign to life with Nivea Touches New York, a monthlong promotional event designed to increase brand awareness.
— Sep 8, 2006

Pitanguy Skin Care Set to Launch in U.S.

The recent outpouring of dermatologist-driven, high-tech skin care brands will kick into another gear with the U.S. debut of a product range created in cooperation with Ivo Pitanguy, one of the most famous plastic surgeons in the world.
— Sep 8, 2006

Men's Corner: Biotherm Homme Takes Aim at Younger Men

Biotherm Homme is trying to interest younger men in High Recharge, a moisturizing, antifatigue gel, which is the kind of product that traditionally would be aimed at a decidedly older audience.
— Sep 8, 2006

Adding Up Beauty: Physicians Formula, Bare Escentuals Eye IPO

Beauty retailers have become larger and mightier, but consumers, and lately investors, have increasingly taken a shinning to niche cosmetics brands.
— Sep 8, 2006

Talley Named SVP At L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal Paris has named Anne Talley to the position of senior vice president of marketing, overseeing marketing and U.S. print and broadcast ad strategies for the division's color cosmetics, skin care, hair care and hair color brands.
— Sep 8, 2006

Neil Fiske Recounts BBW's 'Trading Up' Story

When Neil Fiske was offered the top post at Bath & Body Works three years ago, he asked himself if he could recharge the company.
— Sep 8, 2006

Critical Mass: Sally Hansen Emphasizes Safety in New Effort

With consumers concerned about chemicals in nail polish, the market leader -- Sally Hansen -- is taking a proactive stand.
— Sep 8, 2006

MAC's Star-Studded Day

Never let it be said that John Demsey doesn't get his money's worth from his spokespeople -- or from his party guests, even.
— Sep 8, 2006

KPSS Aims to Double Share by 2011

On Aug. 21 Mario Argenti, 51, was named president and chief executive officer of Baltimore-based Kao Professional Salon Services Inc.
— Sep 8, 2006

Snippets: In The Bag ... VIP's Only ... Picture Perfect ...

Out-of-town fashion and beauty editors can relieve stress with products from The Sanctuary Spa in the privacy of their hotel rooms at the Soho Grand and the Tribeca Grand during fashion week.
— Sep 8, 2006

Memo Pad: The Good Doctor ... Good Shopping ... All Over ...

Conde Nast Publications (parent of WWD) is prepping for the launch this spring of Conde Nast Portfolio.
— Sep 8, 2006

Coalition Lobbies Against 'Unrealistic' Port Screening

A coalition that includes four major apparel retailer and importer associations urged senators Thursday to pass a strong port security bill and defeat potential amendments requiring 100 percent screening of cargo, which they argue could bring global...
— Sep 8, 2006

Sales Gain Lifts Carrefour's Net

Carrefour, the world's second-largest retailer after Wal-Mart, on Thursday said first-half net profits rose 10.8 percent to 706 million euros, or $868.1 million, the fruit of aggressive price reductions and store openings.
— Sep 8, 2006

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